7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
48 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Reviews are deeply split on this manual-aperture lens. Several buyers praise its character, color, and value for the price, while others report blurry images and note that it lacks sharpness compared to Fuji lenses. The listing's failure to clearly state manual aperture frustrates some users. Overall, it is a niche, budget-friendly lens that appeals to patient photographers in mild weather.
Pros
- Great color and character
- Good value for the price
- Compact and lightweight
- Nice bokeh
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Manual aperture only
- Poor sharpness
- Not good in cold weather
- Misleading listing info
Sharpness 3
Value for money 3
Aperture type 2
Build quality 3
Color and character 3
Weather performance 1
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| 7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 11 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer coating | Multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 56 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 18 specs.